falls - a steep descent of the water of a riverAmerican Falls - a part of Niagara Falls in western New York (north of Buffalo) Angel Falls, Angel - the highest waterfall; has more than one leap; flow varies seasonally body of water, water - the part of the earth's surface covered with water (such as a river or lake or ocean); "they invaded our territorial waters"; "they were sitting by the water's edge" cascade - a small waterfall or series of small waterfalls cataract - a large waterfall; violent rush of water over a precipice Niagara, Niagara Falls - waterfall in Canada is the Horseshoe Falls; in the United States it is the American Falls river - a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek); "the river was navigable for 50 miles" Takakkaw - a waterfall in southeastern British Columbia; the highest waterfall in Canada (1250 feet high) Victoria Falls, Victoria - a waterfall in the Zambezi River on the border between Zimbabwe and Zambia; diminishes seasonally Yosemite, Yosemite Falls - a series of waterfalls in Yosemite National Park in California; is reduced to a trickle for part of each year |